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Dictated account of his first missionary enterprise among the Spokane Indians. Cataldo also describes some aspects of the establishment and construction of Gonzaga College.

Letter from Fr. Cataldo to layman James Monaghan, his old friend and adviser in business matters. Cataldo is capitalizing on their long, familiar relationship to raise funds for his Nez Perce mission.

Local newspaper clipping featuring the long historical relationship between Gonzaga and the City of Spokane.

Letter of appreciation from the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, for Fr. Cataldo's contribution to the success of a civic event focused on local history.

Printed item publicizing a local civic event featuring Fr. Cataldo as special guest and presenter.

Formal petition from Fr. Cataldo to the Sisters of the Holy Names (SNJM), requesting that they assume responsibility for the Our Lady of Lourdes parish school in downtown Spokane. The Jesuits had established this parish and school a few years…

Original record journals of baptisms and marriages performed by Fr. Cataldo and his successors at St. Michael's Mission.

Exterior of St. Michael's Mission chapel, located near Spokane, Washington. Fr. Cataldo established this mission to the Spokane Indians in December, 1866.

Printed program for the civic reception hosted by the Knights of Columbus, the evening of March 15, 1928.

Noon luncheon at the Davenport Hotel, Spokane, March 13, 1928 in honor of Fr. Cataldo's Diamond Jubilee. The event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Diminutive Fr. Cataldo, seated midway along the head table at left, is barely noticeable…